
The Next Chapter
There is an ever-aging yet very active population of individuals in Douglas County entering the next chapter of their lives. Whether transitioning to empty nesters, retiring from the corporate world, caring for elderly family members, or just turning the page to see what is to come in their life’s journey, readers are wanting more information about events, activities and programs geared toward the 50+ age crowd.
The Connection is committed to its readership and will incorporate more of these type stories in its editorial content in “The Next Chapter” section of the paper. We would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Email us at editor@castlepinesconnection.com.
Article and photo by Kathy Fallert Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) graduating seniors return to their respective elementary schools for one last tour before turning the page to the next…
By Celeste McNeil The Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS) Unified Sports team, like other mainstream sports, was disrupted this year. Nonetheless, all students involved had a great time in the…
Where history and culinary flair come together By Chris Michlewicz; photos courtesy of Parker Garage A restaurant that celebrates local history and incorporates creative flair into its menu has made…
By Celeste McNeil; courtesy photos Students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary (BRE) worked hard to show their appreciation for Principal Jen Murdock-Jacoway and Assistant Principal Dr. Rob Thelen, commemorating the…
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By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos After a three-year hiatus, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway is reopening this month. Known for its majestic views as passengers ascend 8.9 miles to the…
By Chris Michlewicz; courtesy graphic State legislators have introduced a bipartisan bill that would create a new transportation district for a passenger rail line along the Front Range. Thirteen counties,…
By Chris Michlewicz; rendering courtesy of City of Lone Tree The first in a series of construction projects that will nearly double the existing size and population of Lone Tree…
By Chris Michlewicz; graphic courtesy of CDOT Motorists using the I-25/Castle Pines Parkway interchange are seeing signs of a statewide effort to improve accessibility for pedestrians with disabilities. The Colorado…
Information and photo provided by Douglas County Douglas County residents no longer need to wait in long lines as part of communitywide electronic recycling events to purge closets, basements and…